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The endometrial tissue is supposed to be found in the lining of the uterus, however, there are times when it makes its way to other locations, including the surface of the ovaries or the fallopian tubes as well as others. The majority of cases of endometriosis (the medical term for this condition) occur in women who are between the ages of 25 and 45, with the average age being 30 (Source: Ammers, 2005). There are as many as 10 million cases of endometriosis in the United States alone and it is one of the top three causes of infertility. It is also the source of about 80% of all chronic pelvic pain and is the reason for about 300,000 hysterectomies each year (Source: Grish, 2009).

There are many disorders that can lead to renal failure, including infections, kidney stones and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which can lead to heart disease, the major cause of death for those with CKD. CKD affects as many as 26 million Americans, and many more are at risk of developing CKD. Some of the risk factors for developing CKD include hypertension, diabetes, gout, prolonged shock, family history, certain ethnic groups and some drugs. The best way to treat CKD is with early detection to prevent renal failure.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the many diseases and conditions that can affect the kidneys. These two small organs (each about 4 inches long and they weigh less than a pound altogether) filter the blood at a rate of about eighteen gallons per hour. Over half of all of the fluid in the body will also be filtered by the kidneys at some point, removing waste products and sending those to the bladder to be excreted via urine. By the end of the day, the body will have created and excreted about two quarts of urine (more or less, depending on liquid intake) (Source: The National Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse).